ISO 15189 Plus Accredited  ·  Est. 1987  ·  Hamilton, Canada

Research at Every Scale.
Quality Without Compromise.

From exploratory pilot studies to landmark multinational clinical trials spanning 85+ countries, CRLB-GMEL delivers ISO-accredited analytical and biobank services with uncompromising quality.

~3.5 Million
Samples in our biobank
Stored at −160°C to −180°C in nitrogen vapour
85+ Countries
Global clinical trial reach
Every region of the globe represented
20,000+
Specimen shipments received worldwide
Landmark trials + small pilot studies
Since 1987
Nearly four decades of research excellence
Analytical Testing Biobank & Cryostorage Molecular Diagnostics Proteomics Central Laboratory Services
Our Unique Advantage

Built for Any Scale of Study

We are uniquely positioned to serve the complete spectrum of research — from a first feasibility study to a multi-decade global cohort — with the same expert team and ISO-accredited rigour at every scale.

Landmark Global Trials

Decades of experience managing specimens from 85+ countries. Our infrastructure has supported some of the most cited clinical trials in cardiovascular and population health research.

HOPE · PURE · ON-TARGET · RE-LY · ACCORD · ORIGIN

Small Studies & Pilot Research

The same ISO-accredited standards, the same expert team, the same publication-quality data — available to investigator-led studies, pilot projects, and academic research collaborations of any size.

Pilot Studies · Feasibility Projects · Academic Collaborations · Basic Research
Capabilities

Full-Spectrum Laboratory Services

End-to-end support for the entire research lifecycle — delivering data publishable in top-tier international journals.

Analytical Testing

ISO-accredited chemistry and immunoassay panels. Publication-ready data for clinical and epidemiological research.

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Molecular Diagnostics

Multi-platform genotyping and microarray analysis for precision medicine and population genomics.

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Biobank Services

~3.5 million samples maintained with rigorous quality controls for long-term longitudinal studies.

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Cryostorage

Nitrogen vapour storage at −160°C to −180°C preserving specimen integrity across decades.

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Central Laboratory

Multi-site clinical trial infrastructure with chain of custody and regulatory-compliant reporting.

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Proteomics

Olink Certified Service Provider. Up to 5,000 blood biomarkers from a single sample via proximity extension assay.

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Collaboration History

A Legacy of Landmark Research

Our history spans some of the most influential cardiovascular, diabetes, and population health studies ever conducted.

HOPEHOPE-3PUREON-TARGETTRANSCENDRE-LYACCORDORIGININTER-HEARTINTERSTROKEDREAMEpiDREAMPRoFESSCURRENTACTIVEAVERROESPOISEOASIS-5OASIS-6CLSASHARECUREASPIREBristol-Myers SquibbMerck-Frosst CanadaAstraZenecaSandoz CanadaFournier PharmaMerck Banyu Japan
In Partnership With
Hamilton Health Sciences
Population Health Research Institute
McMaster University

Ready to Discuss Your Study?

Whether you’re planning a global trial or a focused pilot — our team is ready to help at any scale.

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